416E Vs JohnDeer 310G Product Buletin (TEJB9167)

Caterpillar® Product Information
Competitive Bulletin
December 2005
Cat® 416E/420E/430E vs.

John Deere 310G/310SG/410G
Backhoe Loaders
For Dealer Sales Personnel ®
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Table of Contents
Loader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Engine and Drive Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operator Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Hydraulics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Backhoe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2 Cat® 416E/420E/430E vs. John Deere 310G/310SG/410G Backhoe Loaders December 2005
Loader
Cat – Performance Deere – Performance
• Single Tilt Loader on the E-Series provides a • 310G: In tight “V” truck loading, the 416E is
powerful, yet smooth operation for all material 5% more productive and is 3% more fuel efficient
handling. Whether backfilling or truck loading, than the 310G. The Cat 0.96 m3 (1.25 yd3)
this efficient loader is easy to use productively. bucket has a measured heaped capacity 20.5%
greater than the Deere 0.96 m3 (1.25 yd3) bucket.
• 310SG: In tight “V” truck loading, the 420E IT

is 14% more productive, 17% more fuel efficient,
has 7% faster cycle times, and a 14% larger
bucket fill factor than the 310SG.
December 2005 Cat® 416E/420E/430E vs. John Deere 310G/310SG/410G Backhoe Loaders 3
Loader
Cat – Buckets Deere – Buckets
• General Purpose bucket has reversible, two • General Purpose bucket uses a reversible
or three-piece cutting edge design and is easy one-piece cutting edge, required to add strength
to replace. to the base edge.
• General Purpose buckets have cutting edge • Buckets utilize mild steel sidebars in the
material built into the corners for maximum lower corners leaving them susceptible to
wear life. accelerated wear.
• Large torque tube design strengthens bucket • Smaller, fabricated torque tube allows bucket
while providing a level surface to gauge bucket to flex during loader work, leading to a
position. permanent set.
• Rounded, formed torque tube requires no full • Fabricated torque tube exposes full width welds
width welds across the top of bucket; excellent across the top of the bucket; weld is vulnerable
for dozing with the bucket rolled over. when dozing with the bucket rolled over.
• Twin, drilled holes allow bolt-on teeth to be • Bolt-on cutting edge must always be installed
installed for hard bank work. for strength. Bolt-on teeth are not optional.
Loader
Cat – Arms and Linkage Deere – Arms and Linkage
• Full width, 57 mm (21⁄4 in) diameter loader • 51 mm (2 in) tower pin is a split design,
tower pin is stronger for heavy-duty loads. allowing more flex and is prone to failure in
tough applications.
• Loader arm guides resist side loads, preventing
added stress on main loader tower pin. • There are no loader arm guides to help resist
side loads.
• Heavy-duty torque tube resists bending and
twisting. Multiple weld passes on both inside • Torque tube is only welded to the inside of the
and outside of loader arms increase strength. loader arms, providing less structural stability
and resistance to twisting forces.
Loader
Cat – Arms and Linkage Deere – Arms and Linkage
• Formed loader arms for structural integrity, • Many long welds on box section loader arms
neat appearance, and sheds debris effectively. create a greater potential for joint gaps and are
susceptible to weld quality issues.
• Single tilt cylinder and linkage provide a
simple, efficient mechanism for general • Tilt cylinder is 127 mm (5 in) taller. This causes
purpose bucket work. obstruction of operator’s view and limits clearance
in low areas.
Loader
Cat – Arms and Linkage (Quick Coupler) Deere – Arms and Linkage (Quick Coupler)
• Loaders are available in Single Tilt or Integrated • Only one loader linkage available. Optional
Toolcarrier (parallel lift) design with standard, loader quick coupler does not provide material
integral quick coupler. retention for heavy loads. Parallel lifting is not
achieved. Bucket breakout force is diminished
• An industry exclusive, Cat offers an Integrated without an integral design.
Toolcarrier (IT) for maximum versatility
without sacrificing bucket work performance. • Offered as an add-on, the quick coupler on the
Parallel lifting is achieved automatically and is loader does not offer parallel lift nor tilt recovery
inherent to the linkage design. Pilot operated at maximum load. Bucket work performance is
joystick comes with the IT. Maximum loads sacrificed to achieve versatility. Hydraulic and
can be completely adjusted at full height. mechanical connections are cumbersome.
Engine and Drive Train
Cat – Tilt Hood Deere – Tilt Hood
• Hood tilts forward to provide easy access to all • For daily service, the operator must tilt the hood
daily, engine service points. forward, raise and secure the loader arms, and
stand on the ground between the front tires and
• Tilt hood can remain open regardless of loader frame for service.
arm position.
• Several Deere customers have damaged their
• Tilt hood can be closed with one hand, standing hoods when the loader arms are moved with the
on the fuel tank platform. hood open.
• Closing the hood is a two-hand operation at

ground level.
Cat – Serviceability Deere – Serviceability
• Fuel filter/water separator is replaced without • Air must be removed after replacing the fuel
bleeding the air from the fuel lines. filter/water separator.
• All fluid service points can be topped off with • Long neck funnels may need to be used on some
easy, vertical placement of funnels. fill points like transmission. Hydraulic oil fill
tube is located above the air inlet duct, creating
• Two-stage air filter has pre-separation with dust the potential for oil contamination in the air
ejection through the exhaust system. Improved cleaner.
ergonomics for the primary, axial sealed filter
and the secondary, radial sealed filter. Filters are • Conventional two-stage air filtration with
exposed to only 33% of the dust of competitive, two axial sealed filters with no dust scavenging.
two stage air filters. Outer filter can disrupt inner filter during
maintenance.
• Redundant V-belts minimize the chance for
downtime. If one fails, the other can finish • Deere uses a single, serpentine belt.
the day’s work.
• Belt driven water pump stops when belt fails.
• Gear driven water pump continues to circulate
coolant if both belts fail. • Cold weather starting relies on optional ether
aid, requiring periodic replacement of ether.
• Standard glow plugs aid for reliable cold
weather starting, no ether to replace.
Cat – Transmission Deere – Transmission
• Transmission fluid fill is positioned inside the • Transmission fluid fill tube is located at the
chassis providing protection from debris under bottom of the transmission housing that faces
the machine. the front of the machine and is prone to damage.
• New gearing propels the E-Series to over • 310SG: Rated speed on flat, level ground is
40 km/h (25 mph) on flat, level ground. 33 km/h (20.5 mph).
Cat – 4WD Deere – 4WD
• Three modes for braking using 4WD switch: • Four-wheel drive switch provides only
two options – on or off.
2WD and two-wheel braking
• Improved braking is achieved only with 4WD,
2WD and four-wheel braking effect increasing wear of drive train and tires on hard
surfaces.
4WD and four-wheel braking effect
• 4WD can be engaged only when front and rear
• Four wheel braking provides faster stops with tires are stationary or moving at the same speed.
less rear tire skidding and wear. Holding capability 4WD cannot be engaged when rear tires are
facing downhill is greatly improved. slipping uphill or when braking downhill.
• 4WD can be engaged under any condition at any

time with the oil-immersed clutching system.
Cat – 4WD Driveshaft Deere – 4WD Driveshaft
• Inline driveshaft allows the optimal angle for • Offset driveshaft results in excess travel during
U-joints, maximizing bearing life. front axle oscillation resulting in more wear
to the U-joints.
Cat – 4WD Guard Deere – 4WD Guard
• Protection extends to oil pan, filter and front • Vertical, single plate guard exposes front
driveshaft as the guard bolts onto both sides driveshaft and oil pan to potential damage
of the chassis. from below.
Cat – Front Axle Deere – Front Axle
• Front axle king pins for 4WD or 2WD are • 4WD U-joints and 2WD front axle pivots must
permanently sealed and lubricated. be lubricated every 10 hours.
• Axle oscillation points are permanently sealed • Two remote fittings for the axle oscillation point
and lubricated. must be lubricated every 10 hours.
• Slip joint lubed only every 500 hours. • Slip joint must be lubricated “as required”
or every 10 hours in muddy conditions.
• Driveshaft U-joints are permanently sealed
and lubricated. • Main driveshaft U-joints are permanently
sealed and lubricated.
• Optional front fenders move with the tires
for best coverage. • No fenders are offered.
Chassis
Cat – Main Frame Deere – Main Frame
• Loader tower frame has a fully welded, closed • There is no discernable toque tube structure
section torque tube for maximum strength. to resist heavy loads, prone to yield or cracking
failures.
• Redesigned for increased strength, the rear axle
mount is improved to reduce stress while the • Comparatively, the main frame uses thinner
box-section rear frame adds strength. plating and structural properties.
Chassis
Cat – Fuel Tank and Battery Box Deere – Fuel Tank and Battery Box
• Footing is secure with durable, stamped steel • Tank surfaces have grip tape strips that can
plate on the fuel tank and battery/toolbox. peel off leaving a slippery step.
• Bolt-on steps can be removed easily for repair • Steps are part of tank fabrication and cannot
or replacement. be easily removed or repaired.
• Batteries are easily accessed by a lockable, • Toolbox must be unbolted and completely
hinged door, part of an integrated toolbox design. removed to access batteries.
• Fuel tank filler neck can be unbolted for • Fuel tank filler neck is welded, preventing tank
servicing tank or replacement. access and easy replacement.
Chassis
Cat – Hydraulic Tank Deere – Hydraulic Tank
• Hydraulic fill point is protected within the • Hydraulic fluid spillage goes straight into
engine compartment and color-coded in BLUE. engine air cleaner.
• Sight gauge is highly visible and well protected • Sight gauge is an unguarded thin piece of plastic
within the chassis. tube that can be hard to read.
• Non-metallic to eliminate rust formation during • Condensation forming overnight in the steel
cool down overnight. hydraulic tank can cause rust formation,
reducing component life.
• Non-metallic tank is not susceptible to weld
quality or weld slag residue problems. • Welded tanks can have pin hole leaks or be
contaminated with weld slag.
Chassis
Cat – Swing Frame Deere – Swing Frame
• Heavy-duty trunnion cap has more load carrying • Lightweight swing cylinder trunnion cap joints
capacity and protects from dirt and debris for are susceptible to dirt and debris intrusion into
longer component life. the bearings.
• Hydraulic hose routings are protected from the • Hydraulic hoses routed through the trunnion
swing joint using steel band clamps and large area are susceptible to damage and interference.
rubber grommets.
• Top grease fittings load grease into one side of
• Top grease fittings feed grease around the bearings the bearing, making it hard for grease to circulate.
while washing out any possible contamination.
• Bottom grease fittings frequently are sheared
• Bottom grease fittings are protected from damage. off due to exposure.
• Trunnion bolts are loaded sideways, keeping • Trunnion bolts are loaded in tension, prone
the joints tight. to loosening over time.
Operator Compartment
Cat – Ergonomics Deere – Ergonomics
• New spacious E-Series cab offers more comfort • Poor visibility out the sides of the cab due to
and visibility. window frames. Note the 6-post ROPS.
• 420E/430E IT: Single joystick loader controller • Conventional two-lever loader design is less
includes an ergonomic thumb roller for auxiliary ergonomic when using auxiliary hydraulics,
hydraulic functions such as the clam function on requiring awkward hand movements and
the multi-purpose bucket. more effort.
• Standard air suspension seat. • Static seat is standard.
• 420E/430E: Foot operated tilt steering is standard. • Tilt steering is available only as an option.
Seat interferes with steering wheel unless
• Excellent legroom in the backhoe seat position. tilted upward.
• Spacious storage compartments securely • With the optional Deere Pilot Controls leg
contain materials. and knee room are restricted with the pods.
Standard mechanical controls maintain a rear
console as an obstacle.
• Books and materials stored overhead can fall

on operator.
Cat – Hand and Foot Controls Deere – Hand and Foot Controls
• Heavy-duty foot pedals for durability. • Light duty foot pedals are not as durable.
Governor pedal pivots at floor level for easy Governor is less controllable over rough terrain.
heel placement and controllability.
• Forward/reverse shifter has metal guard that
• Forward/reverse shuttle provides easy and can hook on fingers or clothing.
smooth directional changes.
Cat – Windows Deere – Windows
• Door and side glasses can be fully opened for • Only one glass door section per side can be
excellent ventilation. opened, limiting ventilation.
• Rear window can be stowed above the operator • Rear window sections slide into lower position,
completely out of the work area view. which can obstruct view to work area especially
as the glass gets dirty.
• Lower portion of rear glass can stow away
with upper glass. • Lower portion of rear glass cannot be opened,
limiting visibility and ventilation.
• 420E/430E: 4 front and 4 rear working lights
are standard. • Two lights standard on cab front and rear.
Cat – Hour Meter Deere – Hour Meter
• Hour meter can be seen from ground level with • Machine must be “ON” to check the hour meter.
machine off.
Cat – Side Console Deere – Side Console
• All canopies include a rotating vandal guard • Optional gauge vandal guard folds up and rattles
over the gauge that locks to protect from during machine operation.
elements and vandalism.
• Must scroll through electronic gauge to separately
• Large gauges with white background for read tachometer, hour meter and oil pressure.
excellent visibility.
Cat – Air Conditioning Deere – Air Conditioning
• A/C filter is located within the right fender, • Primary A/C filter is located within the right
while ambient air is drawn higher on the B post. fender where dirty ambient air is drawn.
• Interior filter is located low within the right side

console, keeping operator and controls clean.
• Extend filter life with compressed air, directed

from clean side to dirty side.
Cat – Backhoe Controls (416E only) Deere – Backhoe Controls
• Mechanical controls are standard. • 310G/310SG/410G: Mechanical controls are

standard for all models.
• Low effort levers utilize the Cat smooth, multi-
function tuning of the load sensing hydraulics. • Open center gear pump hydraulics tends to have
higher lever efforts.
• Stabilizer controls remain on the side console,
easy to access in both loader and backhoe • Mechanical stabilizer controls are stiff to
seating positions. operate and have fine modulation.
Cat – Backhoe Controls (420E/430E) Deere – Backhoe Controls (310G/310SG/410G)
• Standard Pilot Controls • Optional Pilot Controls
• Single, right hand lever pulls both Pilot Control • Optional Deere Pilot Control pods are stowed
pods in place, either close or away from the separately with gas struts, increasing effort
operator. getting in or out.
• Anywhere in the rpm range, Cat Pilot • Operators have commented that Deere Pilot
Controls are smooth and responsive with low Controls are not as smooth and controllable,
joystick efforts. especially noticed on long days.
• Ergonomic thumb wheels control the E-Stick • Mechanical foot pedals continue to operate the
and auxiliary hydraulics for one or two-way flow. extendible stick and auxiliary hydraulics.
• Operator has full control to enable or disable • Joysticks are automatically disabled with
the joysticks. The machine does not shut off seat movement and engine switch which can
the controls automatically. cause confusion.
Cat – Pattern Changer Deere – Pattern Changer
• 420E/430E: Electric pattern changer is • 310G/310SG/410G: Electric pattern changer can

conveniently located in the left console, yet be inadvertently switched, causing temporary
protected from inadvertent activation. confusion to the operator.
• Decal surrounding pattern changer switch

describes function.
Cat – AccuGrade® Deere – AccuGrade®
• AccuGrade Site Reference System for Backhoe • No comparable feature exists.

Loaders: Assists excavation to predetermined
coordinates, using an in-cab display, cylinder
position sensors, and an inclinometer. LED lights
and sound feedback for instant adjustment
monitor bucket positioning “On-Grade” without
the need for a laborer and trench stick. Accuracy
is within 25.4 mm (1 in).
• In-Cab Display: Intuitive software and push

button controls allow the operator to set target
grades. Display provides bucket position, grade
settings, LED light and sound feedback, plus
descriptive, on-board diagnostic information.
Cat – Stabilizer Controls Deere – Stabilizer Controls
• Standard, pilot operated stabilizer controls • Standard, mechanical stabilizer controls are
provide low effort and fine modulation control. harder to operate and modulation is more difficult.
• Time saving Auto-Up Stabilizers included with • No auto-up feature available.

deluxe cab. Lever detent position allows the
operator to raise the stabilizers while turning • Mechanical levers are not as easy to feather
the seat around for forward operation. for simple leveling.
• Auto-Up Stabilizers are pilot controlled for low

effort and smooth operation. Light, fingertip
touch can easily level the frame.
Cat – Stabilizers Deere – Stabilizers
• Stabilizer Flip-Over Pads have an aggressive • Stabilizer Flip-Over Pads do not penetrate soil
“bite” on the grouser side, keeping the machine as well on the grouser side.
from sliding.
• Cast rubber pads are not reversible.
• Street sides of the Stabilizer Flip-Over Pads are
reversible for extended life. • A spacer is used to keep the cylinder in place
on the linkage pins, which are largely exposed.
• Stabilizer leg and cylinder system are specifically
designed for clean fit and function. Load bearing
areas on linkage pins are maximized.
Cat – Additional Features Deere – Additional Features
• Offered as a kit from Parts, optional Machine • Offered as an option, the Global Vehicle
Security System (MSS) provides effective theft Communications System locates machines
protection with a wide range of flexibility for and captures service hour meter readings only.
key management.
• Optional Product Link feature gives the ability

to remotely and instantly communicate key
parameters such as hour meter, location
four times/day (GPS), total fuel consumption,
machine events and diagnostic data.
Hydraulics
Cat – Hydraulic Performance Deere – Hydraulic Performance
• Flow-sharing hydraulic valves automatically • Hydraulic valves are conventional, requiring

distribute flow to optimize multi-function the operator to compensate for flow control
implement performance. Closed-centered among implements.
implement valves signal hydraulic system
requirements to a control valve located • 310G/310SG: Open center gear pump requires
on the pump. maximum engine speed for maximum flow and
pressure resulting in higher fuel consumption,
• Standard load-sensing variable flow hydraulic wasted horsepower and equipment wear and tear.
system provides full force and pressure at any
engine speed. Benefits are fuel savings, extended • 310G/310SG: Hydraulic system loses efficiency
component life, and quiet operation while placing over time as the gears in the hydraulic pump wear.
heavy loads.
• 310G/310SG: Engine may stall when operating
• Axial piston pumps have balanced internal at lower rpm. Deere recommends using economy
forces, leading to longer service life. fuel throttle position, which reduces engine rpm,
flow, lifting capacity and implement speed.
• All hydraulic functions can be opened to full
stroke at any engine speed without stalling engine.
Hydraulics
Cat – Hydraulic Hose and Fittings Deere – Hydraulic Hose and Fittings
• XT-3 ES (Enhanced Spiral) hydraulic hose • Deere canvas wrapped hose is more susceptible
made of four overlapping, insulated wire spiral to damage resulting in down time.
wraps bonded together for long and reliable life.
Hydraulics
Cat – Hydraulic Protection Deere – Hydraulic Protection
• As standard, all Single Tilt Loaders and the • Standard backhoe valve spools attract dirt,
416E have mechanical spools that have always accelerating seal wear and oil contamination.
been protected by external, rubber boots.
Backhoe
Cat – Boom Deere – Boom
• Industry leading Cat excavator style boom • The PowerCurve™ boom is not as beneficial
increases clearance over obstacles and allows for truck loading, clearance and reaching over
the operator to position the machine closer to obstacles, providing less than 76 mm (3 in)
trucks for loading, providing 279 mm (11 in) of clearance in the deepest part of the curve.
of clearance in the deepest part of the curve.
Narrow design increases visibility to the trench. • Boom is wide at the base limiting visibility
close in to the machine.
• Narrow boom allows better visibility, even
when working up close to the machine. • Light-duty boom nose is more prone to failure
and downtime.
• Heavy-duty boom nose provides strength and
durability for long component life.
Backhoe
Cat – Extendible Stick Deere – Extendible Stick
• Wear pads are located on all four sides of the • Wear pads are only located on the top and bottom,
stick at each end for less wear and a quieter not on the sides. Wear rates significantly increase
more stable operation. during operation.
• Non-metallic wear material requires no grease. • Extendible stick wear pads must be periodically
Silicon spray is the only recommended lubricant. lubricated with grease, attracting dirt and
accelerating wear.
• E-stick has bolt-on wear pads that can be easily
adjusted in the field. Wedge shaped pads speed • Extensive service is required to shim the top
the adjustment for a snug fit. No shims required. and bottom wear pads. No shimming is provided
on the sides.
• A cleanout port allows for easy removal of debris.
• No cleanout port is provided.
Backhoe
Cat – Gripping Teeth and Linkage Deere – Gripping Teeth and Linkage
• Long reach gripping teeth are integrated into • Only a short section of gripping teeth are
the design to help clamp material with the outer, provided, limiting usefulness.
sliding extension.
• Deere linkage achieves a maximum rotation
• High rotation backhoe linkage provides of 190 degrees.
205 degrees of rotation.
• Single pin design still does not match the
• Single pin design makes the backhoe bucket dig vertical wall capability of Caterpillar.
a deeper vertical wall and then take the spoil up
and over a truck side in the same cycle.
Backhoe
Cat – Buckets Deere – Buckets
• Hardened steel in bucket corners for better wear • No hardened steel in the corners.
characteristics.
• Standard Duty buckets are only partially welded
• All buckets are welded along all joints for along the inside, increasing chance of cracking.
structural integrity.
• Horizontal pin retention makes changing teeth
• New DRS230 tooth system (Diagonal Retention difficult. A special tool must be used.
System with 58 mm (2.3 in) wide bucket
adapters) is easily accessed with a punch • Standard Duty buckets have only four teeth
and hammer to change teeth. across the 610 mm (24 in) bucket edge, leading
to increased wear on the cutting edge with less
• All 610 mm (24 in) buckets have five teeth prying strength.
to break up soil and protect the base edge.
• Adapters on corner teeth are simply welded
• Bucket teeth in the corners are welded to the to the inside, susceptible to weld porosity with
base edge as well as the side bar for durability. additional passes for strength, but are not
integrated into the corners.
Backhoe
Cat – Couplers Deere – Couplers
• All A-, B-, C- and D-Series buckets and work • Compatibility to legacy buckets can be
tools are compatible. confusing due to different interfaces over time.
• Four D-Series quick couplers allow the user • Deere’s “pin puller” coupler can be awkward
to interchange with either D-series, B/C-Series, to install or remove buckets compared to the
SL/SM Case or SE/SG Deere bucket Cat spring-loaded, pin grabber coupler.
interchangeability. Couplers that fit Case or
Deere buckets also fit Cat D-Series buckets. • “Pin puller” coupler prevents Deere buckets
from fully opening by 5 degrees, reducing
• All Cat couplers allow full rotation of vertical wall capability.
Cat buckets, maximizing performance.
Backhoe
Cat – Performance Deere – Performance
• 416E: Efficient and powerful with state of the • 310G: The 416E is 6% more productive and has
art load sensing hydraulics. 7% faster cycle times than the John Deere 310G.
• 420E/430E: Pilot operated joystick controls • 310SG: The 420E is 16% more productive,
provide control and comfort in world class 9% more fuel efficient and has 3% faster cycle
trenching and lifting applications. times than the John Deere 310SG.
• 430E: Larger boom and stick cylinders increase

the lift and dig forces with a longer reach.
Technical Specifications
Engine Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Engine Model 3054C DINA 4045D

Engine Model (Optional) 3054C DIT –
Gross Power – SAE J1995 kW (hp) 58 (78) 56 (75)
Gross Power (Optional) – SAE J1995 kW (hp) 69 (93) –
Net Power – SAE J1349 kW (hp) 55 (74) 52 (70)
Net Power (Optional) – SAE J1349 kW (hp) 66 (89) –
Net Power – ISO 9249 kW (hp) 56 (75) –
Net Power – EEC 80/1269 kW (hp) 56 (75) –
Bore mm (in) 105 (4.13) 106.43 (4.19)
Stroke mm (in) 127 (5) 127 (5)
Displacement L (in3) 4.4 (268) 4.5 (276)
Net Torque Rise @ 1,400 rpm – Standard % 27 24
Net Torque Rise @ 1,400 rpm – Optional % 37 30
Net Peak Torque @ 1,400 rpm – Standard – SAE J1349 N·m (lb ft) 296 (212) –
Net Peak Torque @ 1,400 rpm – Optional – SAE J1349 N·m (lb ft) 386 (285) –
Weights Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Operating Weight – Nominal kg (lb) 6792 (14,960) 5806 (12,800)

Operating Weight – Maximum kg (lb) 10 200 (22,466) 7049 (15,540)
Cab, ROPS/FOPS kg (lb) 220 (485) 263 (580)
Four-Wheel Drive kg (lb) 155 (342) 168 (370)
MP Bucket 0.96 m3 (1.25 yd3) w/Fold-Over Fork kg (lb) 884 (1,949) –
MP Bucket 0.96 m3 (1.25 yd3) w/o Fold-Over Fork kg (lb) 714 (1,574) 777 (1,713)
Extendible Stick (no weights) kg (lb) 314 (692) 200 (440)
Counterweights (Option 1) kg (lb) 116 (255) 181 (400)
Counterweights (Option 3) kg (lb) 488 (1,075) 386 (850)
Counterweights (Option 4) kg (lb) – 500 (1,100)
Backhoe Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Dig Depth – Standard mm (ft) 4360 (14.3) 4360 (14.3)

E-Stick Retracted mm (ft) 4402 (14.4) 4420 (14.4)
E-Stick Extended mm (ft) 5456 (17.9) 5215 (17.11)
Reach from Swing Pivot – Standard mm (ft) 5618 (18.4) 5212 (17.1)
Bucket Rotation degrees 205 190
Bucket Dig Force – Standard kN (lb) 51.8 (11,655) 49.4 (11,106)
E-Stick Retracted kN (lb) 51.1 (11,491) 49.9 (11,211)
E-Stick Extended kN (lb) 51.1 (11,491) 49.9 (11,211)
Backhoe Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Stick Dig Force – Standard kN (lb) 31.8 (7,151) 31.2 (7,006)

Stick Lift @ 2440 mm (8 ft) – Standard kg (lb) 2321 (5,106) 2017 (4,446)
E-Stick Retracted kg (lb) 2112 (4,646) 1845 (4,067)
E-Stick Extended kg (lb) 1323 (2,916) 1235 (2,723)
Loading Height – Standard mm (ft) 3636 (11.11) 3322.33 (10.9)
E-Stick Retracted mm (ft) 3577 (11.75) –
E-Stick Extended mm (ft) 4145 (13.58) –
Loading Reach – Standard mm (ft) 1768 (5.83) –
Loader Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Bucket Capacity – General Purpose m3 (yd3) 0.76 (1) 0.77 (1)

Bucket Width – General Purpose mm (ft) 2262 (7.4166) 2180 (86)
Dump Height @ Max Angle – Single-tilt mm (ft) 2651 (8.666) 2690 (8.1)
Dump Reach @ Max Angle – Single-tilt mm (ft) 772 (2.6) 785 (2.57)
Dig Depth – Single-tilt mm (in) 106 (4) 160 (6.3)
Lift Capacity @ Full Height – Single-tilt kg (lb) 2803 (6,180) 2631 (5,800)
Bucket Breakout Force – Single-tilt kN (lb) 44.6 (10,036) 36 (8,100)
Hydraulic System Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Circuit Type Load-sensing, Open center

closed center
Pump Capacity (@ 2,200 rpm) L/min (gal/min) 132 (34.8) 106 (28)
System Pressure kPa (psi) 22 700 (3,292) 24 980 (3,625)
Pump Type Variable flow, Gear
axial piston
Steering Type Front wheel Front wheel
Power Steering Hydrostatic Hydrostatic
2WD Cylinder – Bore mm (in) 65 (2.56) 50 (1.97)
Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.72) 241 (9.49)
Rod Diameter mm (in) 36 (1.42) 25 (0.98)
Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.72) 210 (8.27)
Brake System Inboard/oil-immersed, Inboard/wet
multiple disc multiple disc
Power Train Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Power-Shuttle, Forward 1st km/h (mph) 6 (3.7) 5.8 (3.6)

Forward 2nd km/h (mph) 9.5 (5.9) 9.5 (5.9)
Forward 3rd km/h (mph) 19.83 (12.3) 22.4 (13.9)
Forward 4th km/h (mph) 39.9 (24.8) 33 (20.5)
Power-Shuttle, Reverse 1st km/h (mph) 6 (3.7) 6.4 (4)
Reverse 2nd km/h (mph) 9.5 (5.9) 10.6 (6.6)
Reverse 3rd km/h (mph) 19.83 (12.3) 22.4 (13.9)
Reverse 4th km/h (mph) 39.9 (24.8) 33 (20.5)
Operating Specifications – Backhoe Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Turning Circle: outside, front wheels m (ft) 8.16 (26.75) 7.72 (25.5)
Turning Circle: outside, widest loading bucket m (ft) 10.74 (36.25) 10.4 (34)
Service Refills Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Cooling System, A/C L (gal) 15.9 (4.2) 16 (4.25)

Cooling System, High-Ambient L (gal) 16.7 (4.4) –
Fuel Tank L (gal) 144 (38) 136 (36)
Engine Oil w/Filter L (gal) 7.6 (2) 8.5 (2.25)
Transmission – Torque Converter, 2WD, Power Shuttle L (gal) 18.5 (4.9) 14 (3.75)
Transmission – Torque Converter, 4WD, Power Shuttle L (gal) 18.5 (4.9) –
Rear Axle L (gal) 16.5 (4.4) 16 (4.2)
Rear Axle, Planetaries L (gal) 1.7 (0.45) –
Front Axle, 4WD L (gal) 11 (2.9) 8.5 (2.3)
Front Axle, Planetaries L (gal) 0.7 (0.2) –
Hydraulic System L (gal) 79.5 (21) 91 (24)
Hydraulic Tank L (gal) 37.9 (10) –
Axle Ratings Cat 416E John Deere 310G
Front Axle, 2WD, Static kg (lb) 22 964 (50,582) 7865 (17,340)

Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
Rear Axle, Static kg (lb) 22 964 (50,582) 5720 (12,610)
Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
Engine Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG
Engine Model 3054C DIT 4045T

Gross Power – ISO 14396 kW (hp) 68 (92) –
Bore mm (in) 105 (4.13) 106.43 (4.19)
Stroke mm (in) 127 (5) 127 (5)
Net Torque Rise @ 1,400 rpm % 37 38
Net Peak Torque @ 1,400 rpm – SAE J1349 N·m (lb ft) 386 (285) 376 (277)
Weights Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG

Auto-Shift Transmission kg (lb) 38 (84) –
Ride Control kg (lb) 25 (55) –
Air Conditioning kg (lb) 38 (84) –
Four-Wheel Drive kg (lb) 155 (342) 220 (485)
Loader, IT w/QC kg (lb) 338 (745) –
Backhoe Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG

Backhoe Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG
Stick Dig Force – Standard kN (lb) 43 (9,662) 36 (8,090)

E-Stick Extended kN (lb) 31.2 (7,023) 25 (5,628)
Loading Height – Standard mm (ft) 3636 (11.9) 3430 (11.3)
Loader Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG
Bucket Capacity – General Purpose m3 (yd3) 0.96 (1.25) 0.86 (1.12)

Dump Height @ Max Angle – IT with QC mm (ft) 2507 (8.25) –
Dump Reach @ Max Angle – Single-tilt mm (ft) 853 (2.8) 910 (3)
Dump Reach @ Max Angle – IT with QC mm (ft) 831 (2.75) –
Dig Depth – IT with QC mm (in) 147 (6) –
Lift Capacity @ Full Height – IT with QC kg (lb) 3468 (7,646) –
Bucket Breakout Force – Single-tilt kN (lb) 54.5 (12,250) 45.4 (10,210)
Bucket breakout Force – IT with QC kN (lb) 51.3 (11,523) –
Hydraulic System Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG
Circuit Type Closed center, Open center

load sensing
Pump Capacity (@ 2,200 rpm) L/min (gal/min) 163 (43) 140 (37)
Pump Type Variable-flow, Gear type, tandem
axial piston with unloader
Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.7) 241 (9.49)
Hydraulic System Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG

Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.7) 210 (8.27)
Brake System Inboard, oil-immersed, Inboard/wet
Power Train Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG
Power-Shuttle, Forward 1st km/h (mph) 6 (3.7) 5.8 (3.6)

Forward 2nd km/h (mph) 9.5 (5.9) 9.5 (5.9)
Forward 3rd km/h (mph) 19.9 (12.4) 22.4 (13.9)
Power-Shuttle, Reverse 1st km/h (mph) 6 (3.7) 6.4 (4)
Reverse 2nd km/h (mph) 9.5 (5.9) 10.6 (6.6)
Reverse 3rd km/h (mph) 19.9 (12.4) 22.4 (13.9)
Reverse 4th km/h (mph) 40.1 (24.9) 33 (20.5)
Auto-Shift (opt), Forward 1st km/h (mph) 5.8 (3.6) –
Forward 2nd km/h (mph) 9.3 (5.8) –
Forward 3rd km/h (mph) 19.4 (12) –
Forward 4th km/h (mph) 26.6 (16.5) –
Auto-Shift (opt), Reverse 1st km/h (mph) 5.8 (3.6) –
Reverse 2nd km/h (mph) 12.3 (7.6) –
Reverse 3rd km/h (mph) 26.7 (16.6) –
Operating Specifications – Backhoe Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG
Turning Circle: outside, front wheels m (ft) 8.16 (26.75) 6.68 (21.2)
Turning Circle: outside, widest loading bucket m (ft) 10.84 (35.58) 10.74 (35.25)
Service Refills Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG

Fuel Tank L (gal) 144 (38) 136 (36)
Engine Oil w/Filter L (gal) 7.6 (2) 8.5 (2.25)
Transmission – Torque Converter, 2WD, Auto Shift L (gal) 19 (5) –
Service Refills Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG

Rear Axle L (gal) 16.5 (4.4) 13.6 (4.2)
Front Axle, 4WD L (gal) 11 (2.9) 8.5 (2.3)
Hydraulic System L (gal) 79 (20.9) 91 (24)
Hydraulic Tank L (gal) 38 (10) –
Standards Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG
Brakes SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996 –

Cab – ROPS SAE J1040 MAY 1994/ –
ISO 3741 1994
Cab – FOPS SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II –
and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II
Cab – Sound ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 –
is 82.4 dB (A)
Exterior – Sound SAE J88 APRIL 95 is 72.3 dB (A) –
Axle Ratings Cat 420E/420E IT John Deere 310SG

Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
Engine Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
Engine Model 3054C DIT 4045T

Gross Power – ISO 14396 kW (hp) 75 (100) –
Bore mm (in) 105 (4.13) 106.43 (4.19)
Stroke mm (in) 127 (5) 127 (5)
Net Torque Rise @ 1,400 rpm % 29 32
Net Peak Torque @ 1,400 rpm – SAE J1349 N·m (lb ft) 405 (299) 397 (293)
Weights Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G

Auto-Shift Transmission kg (lb) 38 (84) –
Ride Control kg (lb) 25 (55) –
Air Conditioning kg (lb) 46 (101) –
Four-Wheel Drive kg (lb) 165 (364) 147.42 (325)
Loader, IT w/QC kg (lb) 338 (745) –
Backhoe Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G

E-Stick Extended mm (ft) 5951 (19.5) 6100 (20)
Backhoe Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
Stick Dig Force – Standard kN (lb) 44.2 (9,940) 38.9 (8,741)

E-Stick Extended kN (lb) 32 (7,197) 26.6 (5,980)
Loading Height – Standard mm (ft) 3956 (13) 3810 (12.6)
Loader Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
Bucket Capacity – General Purpose m3 (yd3) 1 (1.31) 0.96 (1.25)

Dump Height @ Max Angle – IT with QC mm (ft) 2539 (8.3) –
Dump Reach @ Max Angle – Single-tilt mm (ft) 821 (2.666) 900 (35.5)
Dump Reach @ Max Angle – IT with QC mm (ft) 799 (2.583) –
Dig Depth – IT with QC mm (in) 147 (6) –
Lift Capacity @ Full Height – IT with QC kg (lb) 3466 (7,641) –
Bucket Breakout Force – Single-tilt kN (lb) 57.9 (13,023) 45.4 (10,210)
Bucket breakout Force – IT with QC kN (lb) 51.6 (11,610) –
Hydraulic System Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
Circuit Type Load-sensing, Load-sensing

closed center
Pump Capacity (@ 2,200 rpm) L/min (gal/min) 163 (43) 159 (42)
Pump Type Variable-flow, Axial piston
axial piston
Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.72) 241 (9.49)
Hydraulic System Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
4WD Cylinder – Bore mm (in) 65 (2.56) –

Stroke mm (in) 120 (4.72) –
Rod Diameter mm (in) 36 (1.42) –
Brake System Inboard, oil-immersed, Inboard/wet
Power Train Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
Power-Shuttle, Forward 1st km/h (mph) 5.9 (3.7) 5.8 (3.6)

Forward 2nd km/h (mph) 9.7 (6) 9.5 (5.9)
Forward 3rd km/h (mph) 20 (12.3) 22.4 (13.9)
Power-Shuttle, Reverse 1st km/h (mph) 5.9 (3.7) 6.4 (4)
Reverse 2nd km/h (mph) 9.7 (6) 10.6 (6.6)
Reverse 3rd km/h (mph) 20 (12.3) 25.9 (16.1)
Reverse 4th km/h (mph) 43.2 (26.8) –
Auto-Shift (opt), Forward 1st km/h (mph) 5.8 (3.6) –
Forward 2nd km/h (mph) 9.4 (5.8) –
Forward 3rd km/h (mph) 19.6 (12.2) –
Auto-Shift (opt), Reverse 1st km/h (mph) 5.8 (3.6) –
Reverse 2nd km/h (mph) 12.3 (7.6) –
Reverse 3rd km/h (mph) 27.1 (16.8) –
Operating Specifications – Backhoe Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
Turning Circle: outside, front wheels m (ft) 8.16 (26.75) 8.22 (27)
Turning Circle: outside, widest loading bucket m (ft) 10.84 (35.58) 10.26 (33.7)
Service Refills Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G

Fuel Tank L (gal) 144 (38) 136 (36)
Engine Oil w/Filter L (gal) 7.6 (2) 13 (3.5)
Service Refills Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G

Rear Axle L (gal) 16.5 (4.4) 16 (4.2)
Front Axle, 4WD L (gal) 7.6 (2) 8.5 (2.3)
Hydraulic System L (gal) 79 (21) 95 (25)
Hydraulic Tank L (gal) 38 (10) –
Standards Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
Brakes SAE J/ISO 3450, ISO 3450 1996 –

Cab – ROPS SAE J1040 MAY 1994/ –
ISO 3741 1994
Cab – FOPS SAE J/ISO 3449 APR98 LEVEL II –
and ISO 3449:1992 LEVEL II
Cab – Sound ANSI/SAE J1166 OCT 98 –
is 82.4 dB (A)
Exterior – Sound SAE J88 APRIL 95 is 72.3 dB (A) –
Axle Ratings Cat 430E/430E IT John Deere 410G
Front Axle, 2WD, Static kg (lb) 22 964 (50,582) 10 140 (22,360)

Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
Front Axle, 4WD, Static kg (lb) 22 964 (50,582) 10 140 (22,360)
Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
Dynamic kg (lb) 9186 (20,233) –
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What are the main differences between Cat and John Deere backhoe loaders?

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What specifications are compared between the machines?

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Caterpillar® Product Information

Cat® 416E/420E/430E vs.

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Engine and Drive Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Cat – Performance Deere – Performance

• 310SG: In tight “V” truck loading, the 420E IT

Cat – Buckets Deere – Buckets

Cat – Arms and Linkage Deere – Arms and Linkage

Cat – Arms and Linkage Deere – Arms and Linkage

Cat – Tilt Hood Deere – Tilt Hood

• Closing the hood is a two-hand operation at

Cat – Serviceability Deere – Serviceability

Cat – Transmission Deere – Transmission

Cat – 4WD Deere – 4WD

• 4WD can be engaged under any condition at any

Cat – 4WD Driveshaft Deere – 4WD Driveshaft

Cat – 4WD Guard Deere – 4WD Guard

Cat – Front Axle Deere – Front Axle

Cat – Main Frame Deere – Main Frame

Cat – Hydraulic Tank Deere – Hydraulic Tank

Cat – Swing Frame Deere – Swing Frame

Cat – Ergonomics Deere – Ergonomics

• Standard air suspension seat. • Static seat is standard.

• Books and materials stored overhead can fall

Cat – Windows Deere – Windows

Cat – Hour Meter Deere – Hour Meter

Cat – Side Console Deere – Side Console

Cat – Air Conditioning Deere – Air Conditioning

• Interior filter is located low within the right side

• Extend filter life with compressed air, directed

Cat – Backhoe Controls (416E only) Deere – Backhoe Controls

• Mechanical controls are standard. • 310G/310SG/410G: Mechanical controls are

Cat – Backhoe Controls (420E/430E) Deere – Backhoe Controls (310G/310SG/410G)

• Standard Pilot Controls • Optional Pilot Controls

Cat – Pattern Changer Deere – Pattern Changer

• 420E/430E: Electric pattern changer is • 310G/310SG/410G: Electric pattern changer can

• Decal surrounding pattern changer switch

Cat – AccuGrade® Deere – AccuGrade®

• AccuGrade Site Reference System for Backhoe • No comparable feature exists.

• In-Cab Display: Intuitive software and push

Cat – Stabilizer Controls Deere – Stabilizer Controls

• Time saving Auto-Up Stabilizers included with • No auto-up feature available.

• Auto-Up Stabilizers are pilot controlled for low

Cat – Stabilizers Deere – Stabilizers

Cat – Additional Features Deere – Additional Features

• Optional Product Link feature gives the ability

Cat – Hydraulic Performance Deere – Hydraulic Performance

• Flow-sharing hydraulic valves automatically • Hydraulic valves are conventional, requiring

Cat – Hydraulic Protection Deere – Hydraulic Protection

Cat – Boom Deere – Boom

Cat – Extendible Stick Deere – Extendible Stick

Cat – Buckets Deere – Buckets

Cat – Couplers Deere – Couplers

Cat – Performance Deere – Performance

• 430E: Larger boom and stick cylinders increase